SNOOP Dogg, one of the founders of gangsta rap, went on to make music, films and star in Hollywood blockbusters.
Here we look back at the life and legacy of his brother Bing Worthington. Bing died at the age of 44 and helped him every step of the way.
He was born on 4 May 1979 in California.
Bing met Mymy Jordan at Long Beach High School, where they later married.
They are said to have had a son together, but did not want his name or date of birth made public, so it is not available to this day.
As a young musician, Bing worked as a roadie at Snoop’s shows before becoming the rap superstar’s tour manager.
In a 2016 interview with Vice, Bing said that releasing his album in 2003 made him realise just how good he was at running a music business.
“Meeting new people and talking business put me on my toes. I felt like a different person after seeing that.”
Bing also helped write the song ‘Be Thankful’ for Snoop’s rap group Tha Eastsidaz.
He once said that he would rather work backstage than on stage, and that he had given up his dream of becoming a rapper.
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